yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[HTC Wildfire S] uhhman:
Dear all;

I'd like to understand better the benefits of S-OFF my device before buying the paygCLIP.

What i want to do is actually to remove stock apps which I cannot care less (like friendstream, beep, plurk, stocks..) and move some other to SD.

All of this to free internal memory that on this device is fairly reduced.

I'd also like to remove the gmail app which i dislike..but actually i am not sure this is feasible..

Ideally I'd like also to overclock it..but i am not so sure about it, the wildfire S just suffer when every now and then i play angry birds..but i play it rarely..so..

Can I do what above when s-off (and rooted) ?

(or can I do it without SOFF and rooting)?

And last question..I have a mac pc, does PAYG works only on win?

thanks!:)
[HTC Wildfire S] sammy98:
Manipulating the filesystem (eg deleting apps and so on) is one thing you can do with a s-off'd device. With a locked device this is not possible.

Overclock is another thing which is related to the installed kernel - search here in the forums and you will find more information.

Whether it works with Mac or not, should be posted an the manufacturers homepage and asked in that forums.

Btw1: i think the goldcard generation only works in windows - for using the clip you dont even need a pc - only a battery.

Btw2: PAYG does not exist anymore - read the forums of the manufacturer

Sammy98
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] 4rktos:
I've had my u8800 for about a month now and in the past two weeks I've noticed an odd performance degredation; Youtube HD videos will now no longer play properly, instead they will stutter, skip and sometimes just won't display anything at all. I've uninstalled the new programs that I've chucked on in the past couple of weeks (I've been trying out a lot of media players) yet youtube is still failing.

Is there any chance one of these media players (V media player, rock media player lite were a few among the number that I tried) have left behind something that is messing with my youtube HD video playback ? Am I going to have to re-flash?

Thanks, William =)

Ps. I'm running B136SP02 Australian update, rooted with Z4root
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] katu2006:
Sounds like you might have to flash the Rom...Try one of the latest, perhaps 138, you'll notice a lot of improvements.
[Huawei Ideos X5 U8800] 4rktos:
Thanks - will do =)
[Optimus One, P500, V General] sujitmohanty2012:
I had posted this issue earlier @ http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1145417 but since nobody came up with a satisfactory solution..I am reposting this issue here with a few changes.

Edit : I purchased my optimus one on 17 June. It came with stock firmware V10d (2.2.2). My problem is ...on launching the ndrive app, the place where i am supposed to select my preferred map (india,in my case) it loads for a few seconds and a prompt comes up saying 'This device isn't authorized to make this operation' . Recently I also found out this issue arose with one of my friends who purchased an optimus one after me. both of us had similar firmware. Thinking it might be a firmware issue ..(& on recommendation of some ppl in my earlier thread) I reverted back to original stock 2.2 (v10b) and 2.2.1(v10c) & even a custom rom (devoid froyo on which I manually installed ndrive,only in custom rom) but it didn't help me. Same prompt arises there too. On taking it to LG service centre they are clueless completely. Ndrive Support through email says ur device imei is registered with us but we don't know why r u facing such an issue:confused. LG customer care over phone says use some other navigation software now and wait for gingerbread update..it might solve this. But now reading all the bugs that r coming out in LG gingerbread. I think I won't be upgrading. Currently I am on v10e (latest firmware update) . I hav tried everything out there like factory resetting, firmware reflashing, update ndrive from android market but nothing worked. I used Ndrive app on my previous phone GT540 and loved it. Therefore I want it here too. So Indian Optimus owners ..pls help me out !!
[Optimus One, P500, V General] naturist:
I think the IND_NT.map is corrupt that why you are not able to activate. I think someone uploaded the indian maps file (IND_NT.map) here. Try that.

What I usually do, is flash roms, and install ndrive from market. Open ndrive and the maps are activated without any fuss.
[Optimus One, P500, V General] sujitmohanty2012:
no..its nt corrupt. sorry i forgot to mention i had once swapped my sd card with a friends phn, opened ndrive on his phn and it was working flawlessly..but at d same time his sd card insertf on my phn cudnt run it but his sd card inserted in his optimus one worked again !
[Optimus One, P500, V General] ccdreadcc:
ok ill post the ndrive files when i have time
[Optimus One, P500, V General] sujitmohanty2012:
no..no need to upload those files. i have all of them and they arent corrupt. i just need to get it working
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robbyoconnor:
I couldn't find an answer to this question anywhere but: where exactly is the sdcard slot on the XOOM Wifi version? I think I found it but I can't seem to see where the sdcard would go.... I feel incredibly stupid here!
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] burden010:
It's on the top and is filled by a little plastic holder the same size as a micro SD card would be.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] okantomi:
Actually, if you are looking at the screen with the camera at the top (right-side-up) the sd card slot is to the left of the mic jack. There's a black plastic cover/insert that can just be pulled out, set to the side. The actual micro sd slot is toward the screen (if you're looking at it from the top). Insert it with the writing toward the front, very carefully...don't force it. Once you feel some resistance you can push it in all the way and it kind of clicks in. Replace the cover and you're set. Make sure to be careful with this procedure and don't drop it into the larger opening just behind the micro sd slot.
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] burden010:
Yeah, that's what I said, it's on the top ;)
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] robbyoconnor:
Thank you!!! I accidentally found the plastic placeholder by accident... thank you guys...feel incredibly blonde...I at least created something that others can search for now!
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xxxoomer:
sd above sim card slot

so are we saying it is the slot directly above the sim card carrier slot.

if so this might add clarity.

cheers
[Xoom Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] brandogg:
Yes.

/10char
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] amit.bagaria:
CWM is finally here on I9003 for XXKPE

HOW TO:

- Install the latest CWM with EXT4 support;

- do a full backup with nandroid;

- install the attached script (DO NOT REBOOT AFTER THIS STEP);

- restore backup.

IMPORTANT: Read this topic on Edify scripting used on update.zip. The partitions must be mounted before copying files:

run_program("/sbin/busybox", "mount", "-t", "auto", "/dev/block/stl9", "/system");

Flashing Zip Files:

If in the updater-script there isn't the "mount /system" option you must - before apply the zip - mount manually /system under "Mount and Storage" menu and then flash your zip.

Feature:

- Added EXT4 filesystem support for the kernel;

- CWM with double RFS / EXT4 filesystem support;

- Busybox;

- Juwe11's RamScript from http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1111145 ;

THANKS:

A big Thanks to the Skin1980 (this CWM is heavily based on it's project).

Thanks also to koush that made the Clockworkmode Recovery.

Attached you will find the CWM for each FW... just flash with ODIN selecting in the PDA source the CWM file.

UPDATE: 08/02/2011 Added the support for Juwe11's RamScript

Just press "Thanks" if you like my work...!!!

​
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Pralinos:
So this is it! Thanks X 2 mate! I'm installing the converter immediately :)
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] bigeyes0x0:
@OP: Thanks, does this support init.d script, so I can use a script like juwe's ram script?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Pralinos:
Root issue!
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Pralinos:
The same as Skin's first version of ext4 converter :

The installation was completed, but when I come back to CWM main menu, recovery writes :

E:Can't mount /cache/command

E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/log

E:Can't open /cache/recovery/log

E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log

E:Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log

And when I reboot, it's stucking to the boot screen ("Galaxy S Super Clean LCD") :(
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] bigeyes0x0:
@pralinos: at work now, can't try it, but did you mean it got stuck at boot screen after you tried to root or even before it? I haven't root my phone and only want to do an ext4 conversion.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] amit.bagaria:
After the third step (in the instructions), do not reboot the phone.

Updated the instructions for the same.

Let me know how it goes.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Pralinos:
My phone was rooted before I applyed the ext4-format.zip. You need root access to use CWM.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Pralinos:
It doesn't work :

Checking MD sums...

Restoring system...

Error mounting /system

Skipping format...

Can't open /system

I think I lost root access just after I applyed the zip, because the error messages appeared as soon as I came back to CWM main menu.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] jesrani:
@amit, I have just flashed XXKPE with CWM as per these posts, http://xdaforums.com/show...6#post16169086 and http://xdaforums.com/show...&postcount=537.

Now if I want to convert to Ext4 (Internal memory or internal SD card or both??), I believe I have to flash the files in this thread? Will I lost all my apps and data?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Pralinos:
Amit, the same happened to Skin when he first released ext-format.zip for Froyo.

See http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=1151704&page=53

You musn't be far from succeeding.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] amit.bagaria:
There is nothing wrong in the version I posted. Basically if you have rebooted the phone after running ext4 conversion update script, then it won't work. You would need to reflash the vanilla XXKBE and then perform the steps listed in the instruction (Obviously skipping the 2nd step, since I assume, you would have already done nandroid backup :) )
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ephraim:
@amit: how high did the i/o quadrant scored? Gonna try this later :)
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] jit_devil2:
ok i copied the ext4-format.zip in my sdcard n booted to cwm recovery

now i select install zip from sdcard>choose zip from sdcard.but i cant see the ext4-format.zip.

am i doing something wrong.would appreciate a more detailed explanation on what to do.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] soodgautam:
For CWM sdcard = External SD Card

Copy again to external SD card and give it a shot
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Aaditya2:
whats this ext4-format?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] amit.bagaria:
Quadrant Scores
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ephraim:
Great.! Do u have advanced quadrant? It's more detailed :D
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Aaditya2:
@amit... how to check above ss & whats d ext4 support?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] jit_devil2:
thnks :) trying it now

it works perfectly 2156 in quadrant.

awesome work.now waiting for ram script :)
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] zidaneism:
Will the backup location be altered in clockworkmmod recovery if i swap my internal and external SD card:confused:
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] spacebar2011:
Afaik, nope. CWM will still see your actual ext_SD as external.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ZAM_TK:
No, its not there...
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ZAM_TK:
Done two times. After PDA, Phone, CSC - phones restarted to recovery console with 4 options. Also found some error messages shown below.

E:failed to mount /efs (invalid argument)

e:check_selective_file:Cant mount /efs

E:multi_csc:Cant mount /efs

multi_csc applied failed

Am I missing something here. Please advise...
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] soodgautam:
I think by mistake you have flashed your EFS data !

In the Odin ...while flashing ...did you click the check box "Phone EFS Clear" ??
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ZAM_TK:
No, No, I haven't click the checkbox other than Auto Reboot, F.Reset time and Re-partition @ PIT.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] soodgautam:
This error comes only when EFS partition is flashed.

During one of the multiple flashes done - "Phone EFS Clear" might have been check mistakenly.

Do you have the backup of the EFS partition (Nitraility, Nanadroid Backup...)
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ZAM_TK:
Thanks for your help. I'm sure I haven't checked the box, because done this very carefully.

Yes, I have nandroid backup. Please advise how can i proceed further....
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] soodgautam:
1) Find the correct CWM (Clockwork recovery mod) for your firmware

2) Using odin - just flash this CWM

3) After rebooting - you will have the CWM (use the volume up + home + power button to go to the recovery mode) and the restore option

4) Using ADB - copy the nandroid backup on the ext_sd card

5) Restore the backup
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ZAM_TK:
1. Now my FW is XXKPE, i believe CWM is available for this in first post (GT-I9003_PDA-EXT4-XXKPE.tar), correct me if i'm wrong here.

2. Done

3. After holding these 3 button screen just dimmed and its not going to recovery mode. If I release the button I'm getting the picture of Android symbol with message "POWER RESET or UNKNOW UPLOADE MODE".
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] jit_devil2:
make sure you are not pressing the buttons with usb plugged in.

p.s: while pressing the 3 button combo do this.

press and hold volume up+menu(middle button)

then press the power

keep holding the 3 until the samsung logo appears

as soon as the logo appears let go of the power+ menu key

keep holding the volume up
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ZAM_TK:
Thanks, you hit the point. I restored the backup, and now it keep on restarting with samsung logo. Its not booting now. As soon as the logo comes it restarts again. Please advise.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] spacebar2011:
If you don't have a reliable version of your /efs backed up as .tar, its very difficult to come out of this trap.

This might help you get back your IMEI:

1> Flash your device back to the stock ROM that it came with. Flash twice, just in case. It should restore your IMEI and product code along with MAC addresses and all the other stuff.

2> Create a backup of your /efs after rooting the device.

Use adb and issue the following command:

su
tar zcvf /sdcard/efs-backup.tar.gz /efs

*Note:

Here, I'm assuming you have the updated SDK tools and remember to look at your device when you issue the first SU command. A Superuser prompt will come up on your device and you have to allow it quickly. It might throw up an error otherwise.

The $ should change to # after the "su" command.

Now, you'll have a efs-backup.tar.gz in your int_SD. Its a zip file of your /efs partition. Its important to do it this way rather than just copying the folder as this will retain the permissions of the file.

Now, mount your int_SD and copy over the created tar.gz to a safe location on your PC.

Go ahead and flash the new ROM. If you happen to come across the same issue, you can just restore the /efs backup and fix it.

Remember - Never mess with nv_data.bin. Don't attempt to tamper product codes, you might end up with a solid brick and that dreaded visit to the Service center. :rolleyes:

If you have to restore the /efs backup later, this is how:

su
cp /sdcard/nv_data.bin /efs/nv_data.bin
rm -rf /efs/nv_data.bin.md5

This is to remove the md5 hash and have the system generate a new one.

If your SIM does not work after this, pull it out and reboot your phone. Now, get on adb and issue the following commands:

su
chown 1001:1001 /efs/nv_data.bin

Now, turn off device, insert your SIM and boot up.

Keep this bookmarked for future reference. This is my experience and tried on two devices. This should work perfectly fine in your case too.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] jit_devil2:
+1 to spacebar

reflash to stock fw.you should get your imei back and then we can start over
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ZAM_TK:
Can I get the stock version from here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=12310841#post12310841

If not, please help me to find the correct one.

How about XXKB2 or XXKB3
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] spacebar2011:
I'm talking about the firmware that your device came with. It can't be KB3, no device came with it. Never heard of a XXKB2 for i9003.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ZAM_TK:
My device came up with "I9003DDKB2" Froyo 2.2.1. It is available in samfirware.com. Can I use this?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] spacebar2011:
If you're sure that's the f/w your device came with, then yes, flash it.

Let us know if you get back your IMEI after.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ZAM_TK:
I had downloaded this FW before flashing. It's having only single tar file named "I9003DDKB2_DDKA5_ODDKA6_HOME.tar". So can I choose this under PDA? and will have to uncheck the repartition box?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] sakindia123:
use phone and csc from kb1 and pda from kb2
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Misledz:
@Space, Looks like I learnt something new regarding the IMEI, Thanks for the information. The prev samsung phones could do it easily as there was an option to flash your IMEI incase you screwed up.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] spacebar2011:
Never had a Samsung phone before these two, so I wouldn't know. But yeah, messing up your IMEI could be a pain.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ZAM_TK:
Hmm:confused: I'm having only following FW downloaded. Can I use it from any of the below for Phone&CSC or need to download another FW - KB1 ???

I9003XXKPE

I9003XXKP9

I9003DDKB2_ODDKA6_DDKA5

I9003XXKP7

I9003DXKB2

I9003XXKB3
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ephraim:
Single tar file should just be flashed in pda and don't click repartition.. Tried and tested.. He csc and phone has been changed even though i flashed ony the single file in PDA..
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ZAM_TK:
Flashed the FW DDKB2 (This was my old FW), No luck ... the result is same:(

Do I need to remove the sim card while flashing (tried that after first flash)?

No idea how I got this issue, seems like efs should be backed up before flashing. Unfortunately my nandroid backup also not working....please advise.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ephraim:
Your problem is that your phone doesn't see your sim? Better follow spacebar's instructions..
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] spacebar2011:
After flashing the original f/w, does KIES recognise your phone?

If it does, try the Emergency Firmware recovery in KIES. Might restore your IMEI.

EDIT: Remove your SIM and SD before flashing. Wipe everything in recovery. Hard reset by dialling *2767*3855# before and after.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ZAM_TK:
Dude,

It's detecting my usb storage through Kies, but not the phone...

1> Flash your device back to the stock ROM that it came with. Flash twice, just in case. It should restore your IMEI and product code along with MAC addresses and all the other stuff.

A. It doesn't work for me. So no idea how can I get my EFS back with nv_data.bin

-After flashing my stock rom I rooted and ported with CWM and restored my earlier ROM backup. It's worked and loaded with all of my apps and data including contacts, call logs, etc I can say everything EXCEPT THE SIGNAL...

It seems like my Efs including nv_data.bin has been crashed/deleted. I couldn't find this file under EFS through Root Explorer.

1. I don't know how i lost these files, also its not included in the backup? you have anything to share here...

2. Is it possible to get the EFS and required files to get the signal?

3. Any alternate way from here onwards?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] jit_devil2:
just flash your stock firmware make sure your phone isnt booting up and head to the service centre. :p

if they refuse to service it the only way i can think of is someone else letting you use their efs backup. :(
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] spacebar2011:
I'm afraid there's nothing else you can do. IMEI depends on your hardware, so you cannot get the files to get the signal from anywhere else. Every device is unique in that matter, that data is encrypted in the EFS partition, so if you've lost it, there's no way to restore it.

Service center is the only way now. Just make sure you restore everything to as much stock as possible. Don't leave any trace of any tweaks, any scripts, any other trace of a flashed ROM, wipe your SD clean and yeah, flash back to stock recovery, no CWM at all!

Just tell them that KIES messed up while upgrading.

Good luck with that and lesson learnt for the future. Always keep a backup of your /efs before doing anything to the device.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ggclanlord:
Cn u pls mention how-to do it?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] kancilpintar:
There is a link to the method in the FAQ thread by falex. Go check that out :)
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] ggclanlord:
Oh. Ohk.. How come i missed it...

K checking.

Ty.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] sakindia123:
just copy the /efs to sdcard and then to ur computer.u can also pull with adb
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] spacebar2011:
Check the page before this for a detailed method.

The problem with just copying the /efs folder is, you're likely to have permission issues later which makes the /efs backup useless.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] jit_devil2:
i think you have to pull it via adb.read somewhere that zipping the file doesn't work properly.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] KciNicK:
how do you compile the ext4 module, can u strip it?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] joealley:
That's what i have done to backup my efs. :( What about using Terminal Emulator? Since you can issue the same command through it? I'm assuming i would get the tar file just like using ADB right? :)
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] joealley:
Ok just tried using Terminal Emulator and was able to have my efs backup just like using ADB. :)
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] bekh:
ex4 zip file >>> JPKP5

URGENT

can i use the same ex4 formate file with JPKP5??

:confused:

thanks
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Skin1980:
sure you can
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] bekh:
thanks

one last bad question?

how to verify what type of file system running on my phone? rfs or ex4

is there any way to double check!!!

i searched but no luck

thanks in advanced

regards
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] xGiox:
increased score in quadrant or doing 'mount' command in ADB
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] shriom_manerker:
does this work with xxkph ??? REPLY URGENT !!!
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Skin1980:
For kph flash cf-root mine

Inviato dal mio GT-I9003 usando Tapatalk
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Aaditya2:
@amit... m unble to download both attachment.... plz help... thanx...
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Aaditya2:
where r u man?
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] amit.bagaria:
Results from Quadrant Advanced
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Aaditya2:
help me... m unble to download attachments...
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] jesrani:
@amit, sorry for my ignorance but I need some clarifications :

1) First I should flash the GT-I9003_PDA-EXT4-XXKPE.tar file right? Should I uncheck all options in Odin and only flash this file as PDA? I assume it will not affect any apps or settings.

2) After this I should reboot into recovery mode and then take nandroid backup. Does this take backup of internal memory or also of internal SD card? Where is the backup stored and what is the size?

3) After this I again boot into recovery mode and then install ext4-format.zip, is that correct? Should this file be stored on internal SD card or external SD card? Once this runs it converts the internal memory (or also the internal SD card) into EXT4? Now without rebooting I have to restore, is that right?

I have never done earlier this hence the questions.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] Misledz:
;D GJ, Also check your SMS's amit :D

I'm tempted to flash this, But without the RAM Script there's not much to look forward to. The ext4 is great, But the read and write speed won't compliment against RamOverNormal issues. You can't really enjoy the phone without the cache being cleared every now and then.

I have no plans of spending a whole day to reflash and refix my phone for root :( So i'll wait.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] jesrani:
Click on the links and use "Save As" option. Don't use any download manager.
[Samsung Galaxy SL i9003] raj.amalw:
Great mod. Looking forward for overclocking